Building construction and materials Books
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Wendehorst Baustoffkunde: Grundlagen - Baustoffe
Book SynopsisIn der 27. Auflage erscheint die Wendehorst Baustoffkunde jetzt im neuen Format in vollständig überarbeiteter und aktualisierter Auflage. Mit zahlreichen Abbildungen, übersichtlichem Seitenlayout und inhaltlich neuer Struktur ermöglicht das Buch dem Leser ein noch schnelleres Auffinden der Informationen. Alle Baustoffkennwerte sind systematisch dargelegt. Im Anschluss an Begriffe und Grundlagen statistischer Betrachtungsweisen und Berechnungsverfahren werden die wichtigsten Baustoffe in einzelnen Abschnitten behandelt. Neu aufgenommen wurde das Thema Baustoffe und deren Recycling. Table of ContentsAllgemeines - Natursteine - Gesteinskörnungen für Beton und Mörtel – Bindemittel – Beton – Mörtel - Bausteine und –platten - Keramische Baustoffe – Bauglas - Eisen und Stahl – Nichteisenmetalle - Korrosion der Metalle - Bitumenhaltige Baustoffe - Holz und Holzwerkstoffe – Kunststoffe – Oberflächenschutz - Schutz und Instandsetzung von Beton - Wärme-, Schall-, Brandschutz
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Taschen GmbH Contemporary Concrete Buildings
Book SynopsisConcrete? That characterless stuff of parking lots or Communist tower blocks, right? Well, yes. And no. Concrete is actually a name applied to a remarkably wide range of building substances, and, when properly handled, is one of the noble materials of contemporary architecture. A kind of “liquid stone” at the outset, it is malleable, durable, and capable of prodigious feats of engineering. This Bibliotheca Universalis edition highlights the best work done in concrete of recent years. It includes such stars as Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, and Steven Holl, but also surprising new architects like the Russians SPEECH and artists such as James Turrell, who turned the famous concrete spiral of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim in New York into the setting of one of his most remarkable pieces.
£33.39
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Challenges in Delivering Public Construction
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£40.67
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing An Integrated Information Systems and Information
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DOM Publishers Childcare Facilities: Construction and Design
Book SynopsisExploring nursery schools and childcare facilities from an architectural perspective, this publication provides a cultural-historical account of their development, defines design tasks, and formulates quality standards for playing-learning architecture and environments. This publication explores nursery schools and childcare facilities from an architectural perspective. The aim is to provide a cultural-historical account of the development of educational buildings for children, to define design tasks, and to formulate quality standards for play-learning architecture and environments.
£58.50
AVEdition Recyclable by Werner Sobek
Book SynopsisThe Urban Mining and Recycling (UMAR) Experimental Unit, located on the campus of the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, was designed by Werner Sobek with Dirk E. Hebel and Felix Heisel. All the elements required to construct the unit had to be 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable. Of central importance is the idea that instead of using and subsequently disposing of resources, they can be borrowed from their technical and biological cycles for a certain amount of time before being put back into circulation once again. This project demonstrates how a responsible approach to dealing with natural resources can be applied to creating appealing and sustainable buildings, and places life-cycle thinking at the forefront of design. Contents: Construction, Facade, Interiors, Fixtures and Fitings, Product Design and Sustainabilty, Planning Process, Text in English and German.Table of ContentsContents: Construction, Facade, Interiors, Fixtures and Fitings, Product Design and Sustainabilty, Planning Process,
£26.60
De Gruyter Sustainable Construction Techniques: From
Book SynopsisWhat makes building materials sustainable? How can we reduce how much "grey energy" is produced in the building process? And how does a Life Cycle Analysis work? These are questions which are becoming increasingly more common in the context of sustainable construction. The DETAIL Green Book Sustainable construction techniques offers a thorough guide to ecological building design and sustainable construction methods, which will be particularly valuable for architects. The authors provide an overview of the most relevant databases and certification standards for building products and illustrate how a Life Cycle Analysis is conducted. They also identify key ways of optimising the planning process in line with ecological criteria, while offering advice for the selection of building materials and elements. Detailed documentation from five buildings constructed in Europe and North America serve to illustrate the associated assessment processes in this book.
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De Gruyter Brücken - Potenziale und Perspektiven
Book SynopsisBrücken prägen Landschaften und Städte, es sind Bauwerke mit hohem Wert für die Gesellschaft. Sie dienen der Überwindung von Trennungen, sind Meisterwerke der Technik und Ästhetik und können in ihrer individuellen Ausgestaltung Kunstwerke, Wahrzeichen, Denkmäler oder gar Symbole darstellen. Meist handelt es sich um hohe Ingenieurbaukunst, die Meilensteine des technisch Machbaren dokumentiert und nicht zuletzt als Zeugnis der Geschichte dient. Das Buch gibt Einblicke in die Faszination des Brückenbaus mit Beiträgen zur Entwicklung des Brückenbaus, zu Besonderheiten der Materialwahl, Konstruktionsarten, Instandsetzung und Ausblicken in die Zukunft. Einige beeindruckende Projektbeispiele zeigen, wie es gelingt, den Bogen zu spannen zwischen Technik, Ästhetik und mutigen innovativen Lösungen.
£40.38
De Gruyter Wohnungsbau: Kostengünstige Modelle für die
Book SynopsisBezahlbarer Wohnraum ist derzeit in vielen Städten Europas Mangelware. Um den Bedarf zu decken, braucht es überzeugende Modelle und Perspektiven für die Zukunft. Wie aber können die Kosten reduziert werden, ohne die Qualität des Wohnens einzuschränken? Dieses Buch dokumentiert herausragende aktuelle Wohnungsbauten aus ganz Europa, die sich durch ihre Qualität auszeichnen und gleichzeitig mit reduzierten Baukosten realisiert werden konnten. Konstruktive Lösungen, die bedachte Materialwahl, spezifische Bauprozesse und konkrete Planungsvoraussetzungen trugen jeweils zu diesem Ergebnis bei. Die Projekte werden ausführlich mit Fotos, Texten, Grundrissen und Detailzeichnungen dokumentiert. In einem einführenden Teil greifen verschiedene Essays das Thema aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven auf.
£36.98
De Gruyter Atlas Naturstein: Klassischer Baustoff in
Book SynopsisNatur(werk)stein ist eines der ältesten Baumaterialien überhaupt. Und es besitzt nach wie vor immense Potenziale für die Architektur. Mit den nötigen Fachkenntnissen lassen sich mühelos aktuelle Anforderungen erfüllen und herausragende Gebäude realisieren, von massiven über Mischkonstruktionen bis hin zu vorgehängten Natursteinfassaden. Der Fokus des Atlas Naturstein liegt in der Vermittlung von Planungsgrundlagen zum Bauen mit Naturstein sowie auf den Verarbeitungstechniken und Ausbaudetails. Ein Beispielteil mit realisierten Projekten zeigt die verschiedenen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten umgesetzt in herausragende Architektur.
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De Gruyter Snøhetta: Architektur und Baudetails /
Book SynopsisSnøhetta – Schneekappe – nennt sich das 1989 von mehreren Architekten verschiedener Nationalitäten gegründete Büro für Architektur, Landschaft und alles, was damit zusammenhängt. Die Verknüpfung verschiedener Disziplinen auf gleichberechtigtem Niveau stellt den Kern ihrer Arbeit dar. Es geht um Teamwork und gegenseitige Wertschätzung. Eine lebenswerte Umwelt und gelungene Architektur kann – so Snøhetta – nur durch einen gemeinsamen Schaffensprozess entstehen, bei dem viel hinterfragt und immer wieder neu gedacht wird. So vielschichtig wie die Denkweise, so unterschiedlich die Projekte: Diese Monografie zeigt Projekte, die bei Detail veröffentlicht wurden – und enthält damit viele interessante Einblicke in die Philosophie von Snøhetta und ihre beeindruckenden Architekturen.
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De Gruyter Hybridbau – Holzaußenwände
Book Synopsis»Hybridbau – Holzaußenwände« vereinen die Vorteile des Massivbaus mit denen der Holzbauweise und stellen somit eine optimale Konstruktionsmöglichkeit dar: Holz ist ökoeffizient und hohe Vorfertigungsgrade sichern einen gehobenen Qualitätsstandard und ermöglichen die Realisierung ohne Gerüst, was wiederum wirtschaftliche Vorteile verspricht. Beton seinerseits bietet bewährte und kostengünstige Tragstrukturen für alle Gebäudeklassen mit gängigen Haustechnik-, Brand- und Schallschutzkonzepten.Die Publikation zeigt detaillierte Lösungsansätze für die gelungene Umsetzung tragwerkstechnischer und bauphysikalischer Anforderungen an die Hybridbauweise, speziell im Hinblick auf Schall- und Brandschutz. Realisierte Projektbeispiele dokumentieren ausführlich die erfolgreiche Umsetzung in die Praxis.
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De Gruyter Experience in Action: DesignBuild in Architecture
Book SynopsisDesignBuild ist eine Lehrmethode, nach der Studierende an vielen Architekturschulen der Welt konkrete Projekte planen und bauen. Oft finden diese in Entwicklungsländern statt, gelegentlich aber auch vor der eigenen Haustür. Die Studierenden sammeln Erfahrungen, die weit über das Planen und Entwerfen hinausreichen. Im Fokus stehen temporäre Bauten und Langzeitprojekte, experimentelle Ansätze und Eingriffe in die Infrastruktur. Mit Bezug auf die Hauptaspekte Forschung – Dialog – Design – Build werden Forschungszusammenhänge und Prozesse einzelner Projekte diskutiert. Konstruktive Aspekte und der soziale Austausch stehen ebenso im Fokus. Das Buch setzt sich mit der Lehrmethode auseinander und liefert einen ersten kritischen Überblick über die spannendsten DesignBuild-Projekte weltweit.
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De Gruyter Experience in Action: DesignBuild in Architecture
Book SynopsisDesignBuild is a method of instruction that students use to design and build actual projects at several architecture schools around the world, often in developing countries, but sometimes on their own doorsteps. With DesignBuild, students gain experience that goes far beyond planning and design. The focus is on temporary buildings and long-term projects, experimental approaches and interventions into infrastructures. With respect to the main aspects of research - dialogue - design - build, research contexts and processes of individual projects come under discussion. Constructive aspects and social exchange are also important. The book provides a critical overview of the most exciting DesignBuild projects worldwide.
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De Gruyter Manual of Natural Stone: A traditional material
Book SynopsisNatural stone is one of the oldest building materials of all, and yet it still offers immense architectural potential. With the right expertise, architects can effortlessly fulfil contemporary requirements and create outstanding buildings – from solid to mixed constructions, and even curtain façades.Atlas Naturstein reveals planning principles for building with natural stone, and provides information on processing techniques and expansion details. Examples of real-world projects show how natural stone can be used in a variety of applications to create outstanding architecture.
£88.82
De Gruyter Manual of Structural Design: Structural
Book SynopsisDecisions regarding the supporting structure have an influence on the design of a building as well as an economic and ecological impact. The creation of great and innovative buildings requires close collaboration of architects, clients and structural engineers. Modern structural systems can benefit from an appropriate combination of various building materials. The “Atlas Tragwerke” (Support Structure Atlas) goes beyond material confines and showcases suitable construction principles for different building tasks. Classical masterpieces and outstanding current projects are used to demonstrate the potentials of structural systems for various building tasks and consider alternatives. Easy-to-compare structural principles offer a basis for a common level of communication in an interdisciplinary planning process.
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De Gruyter Holzbauten S, M, L / Timber Buildings S, M, L: 30
Book SynopsisIn Zeiten der Klimakrise und der Suche nach umweltschonenden Ressourcen kommt dem Material Holz für die Architektur eine besondere Bedeutung zu. In diesem Buch werden die gestalterischen und konstruktiven Möglichkeiten des Baustoffs Holz anhand von 30 Bauwerken unterschiedlichster Größenordnungen und Nutzungen vorgestellt. Von der kleinen Berghütte über mittelgroße Wohn- oder Schulbauten bis hin zu großen Bürogebäuden und Einrichtungen für Kultur und Freizeit reicht das Spektrum. Die jeweilige Bauweise, etwa Holzmassivbau, Modulbau, Rahmen-, Skelett- oder Hybridbau wird anhand von Plänen und detaillierten Konstruktionszeichnungen dargelegt. Mit ihren ganzheitlichen Lösungsansätzen zeigen die 30 Architekturen das Potenzial von Holz als nachhaltigem Baustoff für eine klimafreundliche Zukunft auf
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Detail Holzbauten S M L Vol. 2 Timber Buildings S M L
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£47.60
Gestalten Circular Materials
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£28.00
PHI Learning Building Materials
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£9.78
S Chand & Co Ltd Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete
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£23.74
Instituto Monsa de Ediciones Eco House Plans
Book SynopsisEco House Plans contains more than 300 floor and elevations plans, as well as constructive details of 36 ecological architecture projects. The specific criteria for a project, location, setting, type, morphology and orientation generate protection from the main climatic factors: sun, wind, and heat. These concepts determine the potential of the site for passive bioclimatic building control, and thus optimally used renewable energy sources such as solar radiation, wind, water or vegetation.
£14.99
ActarD Inc VERB CONDITIONING: The Designs of New
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River Publishers Managing Indoor Air Quality, Fifth Edition
Book SynopsisFinding solutions to indoor air quality problems is often a complex, multifaceted endeavor. This practical desk reference serve as a guide and information resource – both on treating existing indoor air problems effectively – and on preventing costly IAQ problems from occurring in the first place. A single discipline approach unfortunately tends to narrow both the control and the treatments options. This book cuts across professions to offer those concerned with the total facility a broader, more comprehensive approach to managing indoor air quality and mitigating indoor air quality problems. The fifth edition is extensively updated and edited in response to the rapid pace of changes and advances in the IAQ industry.Table of ContentsIndoor Air Quality: An Overview – Where Are We? Indoor Air Quality in Retrospect: How Did We Get Here? Classifying Indoor Air Problems: What Kind & How Big a Problem Do We Have? Investigating Indoor Air Quality Problems: How to find Out What Went Wrong. Controlling Indoor Air Problems: How to Keep the Building Working Well. The Thermal Environment: An Internal Habitat. HVAC: The Heart of the System. Filtration: Understanding an Underutilized Asset. Building Security & Safety: Readying Your Building for "Extraordinary" Environmental Stress. Operations & Maintenance: An Ounce of Prevention. Management Procedures: The Soft Side of IAQ Success. What "They" Say: from Whence Does My Help Cometh?
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Springer Structural Analysis with the Finite Element Method. Linear Statics: Volume 1: Basis and Solids
Book SynopsisSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS WITH THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD Linear Statics Volume 1 : The Basis and Solids Eugenio Oñate The two volumes of this book cover most of the theoretical and computational aspects of the linear static analysis of structures with the Finite Element Method (FEM). The content of the book is based on the lecture notes of a basic course on Structural Analysis with the FEM taught by the author at the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain for the last 30 years. Volume1 presents the basis of the FEM for structural analysis and a detailed description of the finite element formulation for axially loaded bars, plane elasticity problems, axisymmetric solids and general three dimensional solids. Each chapter describes the background theory for each structural model considered, details of the finite element formulation and guidelines for the application to structural engineering problems. The book includes a chapter on miscellaneous topics such as treatment of inclined supports, elastic foundations, stress smoothing, error estimation and adaptive mesh refinement techniques, among others. The text concludes with a chapter on the mesh generation and visualization of FEM results. The book will be useful for students approaching the finite element analysis of structures for the first time, as well as for practising engineers interested in the details of the formulation and performance of the different finite elements for practical structural analysis. STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS WITH THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD Linear Statics Volume 2: Beams, Plates and Shells Eugenio Oñate The two volumes of this book cover most of the theoretical and computational aspects of the linear static analysis of structures with the Finite Element Method (FEM).The content of the book is based on the lecture notes of a basic course on Structural Analysis with the FEM taught by the author at the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain for the last 30 years. Volume 2 presents a detailed description of the finite element formulation for analysis of slender and thick beams, thin and thick plates, folded plate structures, axisymmetric shells, general curved shells, prismatic structures and three dimensional beams. Each chapter describes the background theory for each structural model considered, details of the finite element formulation and guidelines for the application to structural engineering problems Emphasis is put on the treatment of structures with layered composite materials. The book will be useful for students approaching the finite element analysis of beam, plate and shell structures for the first time, as well as for practising engineers interested in the details of the formulation and performance of the different finite elements for practical structural analysis. Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: “This work, which emphasizes FEA fundamentals and its application in linear structural problems, is the exact book for this audience. … The concise summary presented in the ‘concluding remarks’ section in each chapter is very helpful and valuable. … Summing Up: Highly recommended. Academic, two-year technical, and professional readers, all levels.” (X. Le, Choice, Vol. 47 (8), April, 2010) “This two-volume book presents the results of the author’s experience in teaching and research on the finite element method (FEM). The content of the book develops the theory and practical implementation of the FEM for application to linear structural problems. In the first volume, the FEM is described to solve linear elastic problems for solids. … The style of presentation allows the reader to fully comprehend the fundamental steps in a finite element solution process.” (Ján Sládek, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1168, 2009)Table of Contentsto the Finite Element Method for Structural Analysis.- 1D Finite Elements for Axially Loaded Rods.- Advanced Rod Elements and Requirements for the Numerical Solution.- 2D Solids. Linear Triangular and Rectangular Elements.- Higher Order 2D Solid Elements. Shape Functions and Analytical Computation of Integrals.- Isoparametric 2D Solid Elements. Numerical Integration and Applications.- Axisymmetric Solids.- Three Dimensional Solids.- Miscellaneous: Inclined Supports, Displacement Constrains, Error Estimation, Mesh Adaptivity Etc..- Generation of Analysis Data and Visualization of Numerical Results.- Learning to Program the Fem with Matlab and Gid.
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SBR Kennisoverdracht B.V. Handbook - Soil mix walls: Design and execution
Book SynopsisHandbook - Soil mix wallsFor several decades now, the deep mixing method has been used for ground improvement works. A more recent application is the use of soil mix as structural elements for the construction of earth-water retaining structures and cut-off walls. Since 2000, due to the economic and environmental advantages of the method, these particular applications have shown an amazing growth. Nevertheless, in practice, no pragmatic standards or guidelines were available for the design, the execution, the quality control and the maintenance of this kind of applications. This is the reason why the present publication was initiated.The Handbook - Soil mix walls is based on existing literature and the knowledge and experiences of committee members, and includes an extensive description of the design and execution processes. It also establishes the link between the conditions of use (functional requirements), the design and the quality control of the final soil mix structure that is especially important in the construction of soil mix walls.Based on a large test campaign, a methodology is proposed for the design of the soil mix walls for which the interaction between steel and soil mix can possibly be taken into account dependent upon the application. Each potential function of the soil mix wall is described (e.g. earth retaining wall, cut-off wall, bearing capacity, etc.) and the temporary or permanent character of the application (its lifetime) is always considered. Furthermore, the design methodology presented in this handbook is in agreement with the Eurocodes.The Handbook - Soil mix walls also includes aspects such as the hydromechanical characterisation and the durability of the soil mix material, the interaction between steel and soil mix and the monitoring and quality control of soil mix structures. The purpose of this publication is to contribute to the realisation of soil mix walls of high quality and to minimise the risk of calamities or damage.This manual has been drawn up under the responsibility of a joint committee of SBRCURnet (the Netherlands) and the Belgian Building Research Institute (BBRI, Belgium). There is a certain difference in the design approach between Belgium and the Netherlands. These differences are also discussed in this handbook.Features:First reference handbook dedicated to the use of soil mix as structural elements for the construction of earth-water retaining structures and cut-off walls.Establishes the link between the functional requirements, the design and the quality control of the final soil mix structure.The design methodology presented in this handbook is in agreement with the Eurocodes.Table of ContentsPart 1 1. Introduction 2. Soil mix walls: general considerations and field of applications 3. Functional requirements of the soil mix walls 4. Risk analysis 5. Preparation and preliminary investigation 6. Design 7. Execution 8. Quality control 9 Lifespan, management and maintenance 10. Conclusions, recommendations and further research aspects
£190.00
Gordon and Breach Introduction to Radiation Acoustics
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A A Balkema Publishers eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering
Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive review of research related to construction informatics, with a particular focus on the related 5th framework EU projects on product and process technology and the implementation of the new economy technologies and business models in the construction industry.
£256.50
A A Balkema Publishers Recent Developments In Bridge Engineering
Book SynopsisThis book contains a selected number of papers that were presented at the Second New York City Bridge Conference organized by the Bridge Engineering Association. It represents the state-of-the-art papers from different countries on a wide spectrum of topics in bridge engineering.Table of Contents1. Cable-supported bridges 2. Bridge analysis and design 3. Seismic analysis, design and retrofit 4. Fatigue and brittle fracture 5. Concrete segmental bridges 6. Bridge health monitoring and management 7. Advanced materials
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A A Balkema Publishers Design Load for Water Supply in Buildings
Book SynopsisA collection of articles on Design Load for Water Supply in Buildings originally published in 1989.
£190.00
IAEA Regulatory Control of Exposure Due to
Book SynopsisThis Safety Report provides practical guidance to governments, regulatory bodies, other relevant competent authorities, and building and construction material industries on setting up arrangements for regulatory control relevant to building and construction materials that give rise to radiation exposures at any step in their life cycle. These steps would include raw material production, manufacturing, supply and end use. It also considers the responsibilities of the suppliers of raw, waste or recycled materials for incorporation into building or construction materials, and it covers verification programmes for building and construction materials prior to their use as well as in completed construction projects.
£35.10
Mapin Publishing Pvt.Ltd Wooden Architecture of Kerala
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Springer Bonded Cement-Based Material Overlays for the Repair, the Lining or the Strengthening of Slabs or Pavements: State-of-the-Art Report of the RILEM Technical Committee 193-RLS
Book SynopsisAmong different approaches that can be considered for concrete rehabilitation, bonded overlays are often the most economical alternative. The primary purpose of overlays is to extend the life of the candidate structures, either by restoring the quality and integrity of the surface and/or the re-establishing or improving the load-carrying capacity. Nevertheless, the durability of bonded overlay systems still draws concerns in the technical community because of bond sustainability problems encountered in a number of cases. At this time, there is still no accepted design approach or methodology that can warrant the practitioner a successful outcome of the repair. This State-of-Art report summarizes the findings with respect to all aspects involved in the overlaying process.Table of ContentsTC 193-RLS – Technical Committee Members; Foreword; 1 Introduction, by J.-L. Granju, B. Bissonnette and L. Courard; 1.1 Introduction; 2 Overlay Design Process, by D.W. Fowler and M. Treviño; 2.1 Purpose of Overlays; 2.2 Materials Selection; 2.2.1 Slabs on Grade/Pavements; 2.2.2 Structural Slabs and Decks; 2.3 Joints; 2.3.1 Slabs on Grade/Pavements; 2.3.2 Structural Slabs and Decks; 2.4 Construction Procedures; 2.4.1 Steel Placement; 2.4.2 Environmental Effects; 2.4.3 Curing; 2.5 The BCO Process; 2.6 Project Selection; 2.6.1 Design; 2.6.2 Construction; 2.6.3 Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC); 2.7 Conclusions; References; 3 Condition Evaluation of the Existing Structure Prior to Overlay, by L. Courard, M. Treviño and B. Bissonnette; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Assessment of Pavement/Substrate Base; 3.2.1 Principles of Evaluation; 3.2.2 Condition Survey of Distress; 3.2.3 Test Methods for Pavement/Substrate Base; 3.3 Assessment of Structural Slab/Deck/Support; 3.3.1 Introduction; 3.3.2 Condition Survey of Distress; 3.3.3 Structural Evaluation; 3.3.4 Material Evaluation; 3.3.5 Test Methods and Procedures; 3.3.6 Methods for the Determination of Superficial Porosity; 3.4 Feasibility Analysis; References; 4 Bond, by J. Silfwerbrand, H. Beushausen and L. Courard; 4.1 Classification of Bond 4.2 Definition of Bond Strength 4.3 Fundamental Bond Mechanisms; 4.4 Factors Affecting Bond; 4.4.1 Concrete Properties; 4.4.2 Removal of Deteriorated Concrete; 4.4.3 Concrete Removal behind Rebars, Rebar Cleaning, and Rebar Replacement; 4.4.4 Cleaning after Concrete Removal; 4.4.5 Surface Properties; 4.4.6 Surface Preparation; 4.4.7 Bonding Agents; 4.4.8 Mechanical Devices Crossing the Interface; 4.4.9 Concrete Placement; 4.4.10 Concrete Curing; 4.4.11 Short-term Bond Properties; 4.4.12 Long-term Bond Properties; 4.4.13 Traffic Vibrations; 4.5 Test Methods; 4.5.1 General; 4.5.2 Shear Test Methods; 4.5.3 Comparisons between Tensile Bond Strength and Shear Bond Strength; 4.6 Evaluation; 4.7 Design Strength Values; 4.8 Performance Requirements; References; 5 Structural Behaviour, by E. Denarié, J. Silfwerbrand and H. Beushausen; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Actions; 5.3 Performance of Composite Structures; 5.4 Different Forms of Restraint and Effect of Joints; 5.5 Mechanical Behaviour of Composite Structures with Cementitious Materials of Different Ages; 5.5.1 Overview of Existing Analytical Models; 5.5.2 Normal Stresses Due to Differential Shrinkage in Composite Beams with Complete Bond; 5.5.3 Shear Stresses Due to Differential Shrinkage in Composite Beams; 5.5.4 Normal and Shear Stresses Due to Differential Shrinkage in Composite Beams with Incomplete Bond; 5.6 Experimental Tests; 5.6.1 Swedish Tests on Mechanically Loaded Concrete Beams; 5.6.2 Swedish Tests on Concrete Beams Subjected to Differential Shrinkage; 5.6.3 Swedish Tests on Concrete Slabs; 5.6.4 Tests at EPFL on Composite Beams with Normal Concretes of Different Ages; 5.6.5 Other Tests; 5.7 On Restrained Shrinkage Set-ups; 5.8 Numerical Modelling; 5.9 Conclusions; 5.10 Outlook for Future Research; References; 6 Debonding, by A. Turatsinze, H. Beushausen, R. Gagné, J.-L. Granju, J. Silfwerbrand and R. Walter; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Impact of Debonding; 6.3 Brief Summary of Debonding; 6.4 Methods for Monitoring Debonding; 6.4.1 Non-destructiveMethods; 6.4.2 Semi-destructive Methods; 6.4.3 Laboratory Tests; 6.5 Debonding Mechanism; 6.6 Debonding Modeling; 6.7 Role of Reinforcement of Overlays; 6.7.1 In Situ Findings; 6.7.2 Need to Distinguish between “First Monotonic Loading” and “Shrinkage-Pre-cracking Plus Fatigue”; 6.8 Crack Propagation and Crack Opening; 6.8.1 First Monotonic Loading; 6.8.2 Shrinkage-Pre-Cracking and Fatigue Loading; 6.9 Special Overlays; 6.9.1 Stang andWalter’s Results [11, 64, 65]; 6.9.2 Anchoring of the Overlay; 6.10 Boundaries and Joints of the Overlays; 6.10.1 Boundaries and Full Depth Joints; 6.10.2 Sawn Joints; 6.11 Conclusion; References; 7 Design, by M. Treviño, J.-L. Granju, H. Beushausen, A. Chabot, H. Mihashi and J. Silfwerbrand; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Design for Sufficient Strength; 7.2.1 Overview; 7.2.2 Design Concepts; 7.2.3 Current Overlay Design Procedures; 7.2.4 Reinforcement Design of Overlaid Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements (CRCP); 7.2.5 BCO Design Procedures in Other Countries; 7.2.6 Summary and Conclusions; 7.3 Design to Prevent Debonding; 7.3.1 Introduction; 7.3.2 USA Recommendations; 7.3.3 European Requirements; 7.3.4 Japanese Requirements; 7.3.5 Swedish Practice; 7.3.6 Expected Design Shear Strength; 7.4 Conclusion; References; 8 Practice and Quality Assurance, by M. Vaysburd, B. Bissonnette and R. Morin; 8.1 Scope and Definitions; 8.2 Importance of Substrate Surface Preparation; 8.2.1 General; 8.2.2 Safety; 8.3 Concrete Removal; 8.3.1 General; 8.3.2 Removal Methods; 8.3.3 Advantages and Limitations of Concrete Removal Methods; 8.4 Substrate Surface Preparation; 8.4.1 General; 8.4.2 Pre-Overlay Repairs; 8.4.3 Surface; 8.4.4 Moisture Conditioning of the Substrate Prior to Overlay/Repair; 8.4.5 Maintenance of the Prepared Substrate; 8.4.6 Quality Control of Surface Preparation; 8.5 Application; 8.5.1 General; 8.5.2 Workmanship; 8.5.3 Basic Requirement; 8.5.4 Repair Placement; 8.5.5 Consolidation; 8.5.6 Surface Finishing; 8.5.7 Curing; 8.6 Quality Assurance/Construction Inspection; 8.6.1 Scarification and Removal of Unsound Concrete; 8.6.2 Substrate Preparation; 8.6.3 Placement and Consolidation; References; 9 Maintenance and Repair of Overlays, by D.W. Fowler; 9.1 Types and Causes of Distress; 9.2 Evaluation of Damage; 9.3 Repair Methods; 9.3.1 Cracks; 9.3.2 Delaminated Concrete; 9.3.3 Spalls; 9.4 Conclusions; 10 Conclusion, by B. Bissonnette, L. Courard and J.-L. Granju.
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Springer Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete
Book SynopsisThis volume focuses on research and practical issues linked to Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete. The main subjects are geology of clays, hydration and performance of blended system with calcined clays, alkali activated binders, economic and environmental impacts of the use of calcined clays in cement based materials.Topics addressed in this book include the influence of processing on reactivity of calcined clays, influence of clay mineralogy on reactivity, geology of clay deposits, Portland-calcined clay systems, hydration, durability, performance, Portland-calcined clay-limestone systems, hydration, durability, performance, calcined clay-alkali systems, life cycle analysis, economics and environmental impact of use of calcined clays in cement and concrete and field applications.This book compiles the different contributions of the 1st International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete, which took place in Lausanne, Switzerland, June, 23-25, 2015.The papers present the latest research in their field. It contains nearly 80 papers and abstracts.Overall, this work gives a broad view of research on calcined clays in the field of construction and will stimulate further research into calcined clays for sustainable concrete.Table of ContentsPART I.- Sulphate and ASR resistance of concrete made with calcined clay blended cements.- The influence of metakaolin on limestone reactivity in cementitious materials.- Sustainable secondary resources from Brazilian kaolin deposits for the production of calcined clays.- Carbonation of blended binders containing metakaolin.- Service Life and Environmental Impact due to Repairs by Metakaolin Concrete after Chloride Attack.- Properties of Calcined Lias Delta clay - technological effects, physical characteristics and reactivity in cement.- Alternative binders based on lime and calcined clay.- Optimization of cements with calcined clays as supplementary cementitious materials.- Feasibility of Calcined Marl as an Alternative Pozzolanic Material.- From ancient to modern sustainable concrete.- Pozzolanicity of calcined clay.- Research on properties of MK -CFBCA mineral admixtures.- Optimization of alkali activated Portland cement – calcined clay blends based on phase assemblage in the Na2O – CaO – Al2O3 – SiO2 – H2O system.- Phase assemblages in hydrated Portland cement, calcined clay and limestone blends from solid-state 27Al and 29SI MAS NMR, XRD, and thermodynamic modeling.- Heated Montmorillonite: Structure, Reactivity, and Dissolution.- Reactivity of heated kaolinite from a combination of solid state NMR and chemical methods.- Durability of Portland cement blends including calcined clay and limestone: interactions with sulfate, chloride and carbonate ions.- Thermodynamic Modeling of Portland Cement – Metakaolin – Limestone Blends.- The impact of VMA on the rheology, thixotropy and robustness of self-compacting mortars.- Calcined Coal Gangue and Clay Shale for Cementitious Materials without Clinker.- Red ceramic wastes: A calcined clay pozzolan.- Assessment of sustainability of low carbon cement in Cuba. Cement pilot production and prospective case.- Ternary blended cement with limestone filler and kaolinitic calcined clay.- Blended cements with kaolinitic calcined clays: study of the immobilization of Cr(VI).- The efficacy of calcined clays on mitigating alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in mortar and its influence on microstructure.- Influence of MK-based Admixtures on the Early Hydration, Pore Structure and Compressive Strength of Steam Curing Mortars.- Design and preparation of metakaolin-based mineral admixture and its effects on the durability of concrete.- Reactivity and microstructure of calcined marl as supplementary Cementitious material.- Assessing the synergistic effect of Limestone and Metakaolin.- Study on influence of limestone powder on the fresh and hardened properties of early age metakaolin based geopolymer.- Evaluation of the permeation properties of concrete added with a petrochemical industry waste.- Calcined illitic clays as Portland cement replacements.- Low carbon cement: durability performance assessment with laboratory and site tests.- Influence of the manufacturing process on the performance of low clinker, calcined clay, limestone, Portland cement.- Assessment of sustainability of low carbon cement in Cuba. Cement pilot production and prospective case.- Development of Room Temperature Curing Geopolymer from Calcined Water-Treatment-Sludge and Rice Husk Ash.- Characterising the reaction of metakaolin in an alkaline environment by XPS, and time- and spatially-resolved FTIR spectroscopy.- From a view of alkali solution: Alkali concentration to determine hydration process of alkali activating metakaolin.- What happens to 5 year old metakaolin geopolymers: the effect of alkali cation.- Development and introduction of a low clinker, low carbon, ternary blend cement in Cuba.- Influence of calcination temperature in the Pozzolanic reactivity of a low grade kaolinitic clay.- Pozzolanic reactivity of low grade kaolinitic clays: influence of mineralogical composition.- Industrial manufacture of a low-clinker blended cement using low-grade calcined clays and limestone as SCM: the Cuban experience.- Development of Low Cost Geopolymer from Calcined Sedimentary Clay.- Hydrothermal synthesis products of CaO metakaolin H2O system at 90°C.- Reactivity of calcined clay in alite-calcium sulfoaluminate cement hydration.- Primary kaolin waste as pozzolanic material in dry concrete: mechanical properties and resistance to attack by sulphates.- The influence of cavitation treatment on amorphization of kaolinite in the dispersion of the “kaolin ─ Na2OnSiO2mH2O ─ NAOH ─ H2O” composition.- Role of metakaolin on lowering pН of the alkali activated cement concrete in barrier application.- The role of calcined clay cement vis à vis construction practices in India and their effects on sustainability.- Test ing of suitability of supplementary materials mixed in ternary cements.- Compatibility of superplasticizers with limestone- metakaolin blended cementitious system.- Field application of limestone-calcined clay cement in India.- Raw material mapping in selected areas of Rajasthan and west Bengal and their suitability for use in low carbon cement production.- Suitability of raw materials in Gujarat for production of low carbon cement.- Effects of metakaolin on nanomechanical properties of cement paste.- Meta-kaolin for High Performance Concrete.- Clay activation and color modification in reducing calcination process: development in lab and industrial scale.- Experimental study on evolution of pore structure of cementitious pastes using different techniques.- Various durability aspects of calcined Kaolin-blended Portland cement pastes and concretes.- Economic implications of Limestone Clinker Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) in India.- Fresh and mechanical properties of high strength self compacting concrete using metakaolin.- Effective clinker replacement using SCM in low clinker cements.- Durability characteristics of sustainable low clinker cements: a review.- Calcined shale as low cost supplementary cementitious material.- Development of a new Rapid, relevant and reliable (r3) testing method to evaluate the pozzolanic reactivity of calcined clays.- Investigation of ternary mixes made of clinker limestone and Slag or metakaolin: importance of reactive alumina & silica content.- Using of Libyan calcined clay in Concrete.- PART II.- Physical, mineralogical and chemical characterization of Venezuelan Kaolins for use as calcined clays in cement and concrete.- Pozzolanic potential of the calcined clay-lime system.- Effect of metakaolin on the drying shrinkage behaviour of Portland cement pastes.- BIND-AMOR: Reuse of dredged sediments as supplementary cementitious materials.- Influence of mineral impurities on the pozzolanic reactivity of metakaolin.- Fresh properties of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) pastes.- Alkali silica reaction mitigating properties of ternary blended cement with calcined clay and limestone.- Autogenous shrinkage of limestone and calcined clay cements.- Sustainable Benefits of a Low Carbon Cement Based Building.- CO2 Abatement During Production of Low Carbon Cement.- Role of Blended Cement in Reducing Energy Consumption.- Investigation of sulphate attack on limestone-calcined clay cement mortars.- Experimental study of the flow behaviour of superplasticized pastes with cement-calcined clay-limestone blends.- Hydration Properties of cement pastes with recycled demolition waste from clay bricks and concrete.- Calcined natural clays: Performance evaluation as cementitious material.- Rheology of limestone calcined clays cement pastes. A comparative approach with pure Portland cement pastes.- Chloride-Induced Corrosion Rates of Steel Embedded in Mortar with Ordinary Portland and Limestone Calcined Clay Cements (OPC and LC3).
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Amsterdam University Press Construction as Depicted in Western Art: From
Book SynopsisThe Art of Building has captured the interest of artists from the Roman period to today. The process of construction appears in western art in all its details, trades, and operations. Michael Tutton investigates the representation of building processes and materials through an examination of paintings, illuminated manuscripts, watercolours, prints, drawings and sculpture. Technical terms are explained and detailed interpretations of each work are provided, with insights into the artists' inspiration and themes. Even paintings not wholly or principally devoted to construction sites may give tantalising glimpses of building activity. How do these images convey meaning? How much is imagined; how much is authentic? Fully referenced endnotes, bibliography, and glossary complement the text and captions, informing not only the architectural and construction historian, but also those simply interested in art.Table of ContentsList of Figures Introduction CHAPTER ONE. The Carpenter Access: Scaffolding, Ladders and Ramps, the Raw Materials The Evidence for Early Scaffolding, ladders and ramps to the end of the Sixteenth Century Formwork Scaffolding in the Seventeenth Century and Beyond Timber framing and roof structure Accidents and misadventures Cranes, Hoists and other Lifting Equipment Roman cranes Medieval and Renaissance cranes When things don't quite work The mobile crane CHAPTER TWO. Stone masons and bricklayers: materials, tools and equipment Ancient Egypt The Roman period Medieval and Renaissance Materials production and extraction CHAPTER THREE. The Smith The blacksmith on the building site Smiths in mythology Two fourteenth century images Adam Dürr, a Nuremberg blacksmith The striker Conclusion Glossary of technical terms Bibliography Index
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Construction Technology For Tall Buildings
Book SynopsisThere is a strong need for a comprehensive textbook on construction technology for tall buildings, particularly in reference to land scarce countries and cities in Asia.Containing over 200 illustrations, this book describes in detail the latest construction practices and processes for tall buildings from foundation to roof. The construction sequence of the various proprietary systems and their merits and disadvantages are discussed. Comprehensive references for each topic are also provided.Currently, students and practitioners in the region dealing with construction technology have to rely on textbooks written mainly in the US and UK, many of which are not relevant or not practical for use in the region because of different geological, climatic, social and economic conditions.This book is written for use as a textbook and reference book by undergraduates as well as practitioners in the fields of architecture, civil engineering, building, quantity surveying, and other related fields.Table of ContentsAssembly of building; safety and health; site investigation; foundation; basement construction; materials handling and mechanization; wall and floor construction; external cladding construction; roof construction.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Construction Technology For Tall Buildings (2nd
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Construction Technology for Tall Buildings comprehensively revises and expands the previous edition, incorporating new topics and many new figures. The text introduces the latest construction practices and processes for tall buildings from foundation to roof. It acquaints the reader with the methods, materials, equipment and systems used for the construction of tall buildings.The book progresses through the stages of site investigation, excavation and foundations, basement construction, structural systems for the superstructure, site and material handling, wall and floor construction, cladding and roof construction. The construction sequence, and the merits and limitations of the various proprietary systems commonly used in these stages, are discussed.The target readers are practitioners and students in the related professions, including architecture, engineering, building, real estate, project and property management, quantity and land surveying.Table of ContentsAssembly of Building; Safety and Health; Site Investigation; Foundation; Basement Construction; Materials Handling and Mechanisation; Wall and Floor Construction; External Cladding Construction; Roof Construction.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Sustainable Building Design: Applications Using
Book SynopsisThis book bridges the gap between research and practice in the area of sustainable design of buildings, exploring the passive (climate-responsive) design and thermal behavior of buildings and ways to incorporate these enhancements in architectural and civil engineering practice. It presents climatic data and its analysis in a readily usable form and shows ways in which such data can be used to achieve passive (climate-responsive) and sustainable building design. The book presents case studies of sustainable building in each of five climatic zones of India. The book includes climatic data from 62 cities in India and describes how it can be synthesized in sustainable building design. The book can serve as a practical tool or handbook for architects, engineers, and designers, providing them with an understanding of the physical phenomena involved and a means for suitably implementing and applying passive (climate-responsive) design principles. It also offers a valuable resource for researchers, students, and policymakers working in the area of sustainable building design and construction.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Climate, comfort and sun.- Chapter 3: Design strategies.- Chapter 4: Design case studies.- Chapter 5: Climatic data and sun-path diagrams.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Urban Wind Environment: Integrated
Book SynopsisIn the context of urbanization and compact urban living, conventional experience-based planning and design often cannot adequately address the serious environmental issues, such as thermal comfort and air quality. The ultimate goal of this book is to facilitate a paradigm shift from the conventional experience-based ways to a more scientific, evidence-based process of decision making in both urban planning and architectural design stage. This book introduces novel yet practical modelling and mapping methods, and provides scientific understandings of the urban typologies and wind environment from the urban to building scale through real examples and case studies. The tools provided in this book aid a systematic implementation of environmental information from urban planning to building design by making wind information more accessible to both urban planners and architects, and significantly increasing the impact of urban climate information on the practical urban planning and design. This book is a useful reference book to architectural postgraduates, design practitioners and planners, urban climate researchers, as well as policy makers for developing future livable and sustainable cities.Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION 1.1 NECESSARY COMPACT URBAN PLANNING1.2 NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF COMPACT URBAN PLANNING 1.3 CLIMATE SENSITIVE PLANNING AND DESIGNCHAPTER 2METHODOLOGY 2.1 METHOD OUTLINE 2.2 TARGET CITIES AND EXISTING PLANNING SYSTEM 2.3 MORPHOLOGICAL METHOD 2.4 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) SIMULATIONCHAPTER 3WIND ENVIRONMENT IN URBAN PLANNING 3.1 FRONTAL AREA DENSITY 3.2 MODELLING TEST 3.3 A CASE STUDY IN HONG KONG3.4 A CASE STUDY IN WUHAN 3.5 SUMMARY CHAPTER 4WIND ENVIRONMENT IN MASTER PLANNING4.1 MODELLING DEVELOPMENT 4.2 MODELLING TEST 4.3 A CASE STUDY IN HONG KONG4.4 SUMMARY CHAPTER 5WIND ENVIRONMENT IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 5.1 OPTIONAL TURBULENCE MODEL 5.2 COMPUTATIONAL PARAMETRIC STUDY 5.3 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 5.4 A CASE STUDY IN HONG KONG5.5 SUMMARY CHAPTER 6AIR QUALITY IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND URBAN PLANNING6.1 OPTIONAL TURBULENCE MODELS6.2 COMPUTATIONAL PARAMETRIC STUDY 6.3 AIR QUALITY IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6.4 AIR QUALITY IN URBAN PLANNING 6.5 A CASE STUDY IN HONG KONG6.6 SUMMARY CHAPTER 7INTEGRATED IMPLEMENTATION IN PLANNING AND DESIGN 7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IDENTIFICATION 7.2 LAND USE DENSITY GUIDELINES 7.3 BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES7.4 A CASE STUDY IN SINGAPORE7.5 SUMMARY BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Steel Structures Design Based on Eurocode 3
Book SynopsisThis book is tailored to the needs of structural engineers who are seeking to become familiar with the design of steel structures based on Eurocode 3. It explains each step of the design process using comprehensive flow charts, tables and equations as well as numerous examples. The useful appendices, including general sections and properties as well as general formulas for shear force, maximum bending moment and deflection for several selected loading conditions, offer designers a valuable source of reference. The book also introduces a specially developed design-aid program, which provides immediate results without the need for modeling, and as such considerably reduces the time needed for the design stage. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Beam Design.- Column Design.- Connection Design.- Appendix.- References.- Further Reading.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Maintainability Of Facilities: Sustainable Fm For
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on spearheading the integration of maintainability and sustainable facility management right from the planning & design stage. It introduces the concept of green maintainability and discusses considerations to maximise the performance; resource and energy efficiency, while minimising a facility's total life cycle cost; embodied energy; carbon emission; environmental impact and consumption of matter/energy throughout its life cycle by 'doing it right the first time'.In this edition, the latest relevant codes of practices, regulations and standards are included. All chapters have been brought up to date to include contemporary sustainability concerns, such as sustainability design, construction and materials, and maintainability of green features. A new chapter on 'Common Areas' has been added. Every chapter is summarised with an easy-to-use table to make the book more practical and user-friendly.Maintainability of Facilities is written for practitioners and students in architecture, engineering, building, real estate, construction, project management, quantity and building surveying and facilities management.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Maintainability Of Facilities: Sustainable Fm For
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on spearheading the integration of maintainability and sustainable facility management right from the planning & design stage. It introduces the concept of green maintainability and discusses considerations to maximise the performance; resource and energy efficiency, while minimising a facility's total life cycle cost; embodied energy; carbon emission; environmental impact and consumption of matter/energy throughout its life cycle by 'doing it right the first time'.In this edition, the latest relevant codes of practices, regulations and standards are included. All chapters have been brought up to date to include contemporary sustainability concerns, such as sustainability design, construction and materials, and maintainability of green features. A new chapter on 'Common Areas' has been added. Every chapter is summarised with an easy-to-use table to make the book more practical and user-friendly.Maintainability of Facilities is written for practitioners and students in architecture, engineering, building, real estate, construction, project management, quantity and building surveying and facilities management.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Dense and Green Building Typologies: Research,
Book SynopsisIn this book, academics, policy makers, developers, architects and landscape architects provide a systematic review of the environmental, social, economic and design benefits of dense and green building types in high-density urban contexts and discuss how these can support higher population densities, higher standards of environmental sustainability and enhanced live ability in future cities.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Creating Liveable Density through a Synthesis of Planning, Design and Greenery.- Building a City in Nature.- From Garden City to City in a Garden and Beyond.- Greenery in Commercial Buildings – Enhancing Returns for Investors?.- Green Buildings and the Homebuyers.- Emulating Ecosystems Ability to Provide Ecosystem Services in the Built Environment.- Biophilic Architecture to Biophilic Cities.- Prototypology and the 21st Century City.- The Role of Ecosystem Services in Making Cities Sustainable.- RGB: Red Blue Green Model as the “Lightness” of Being.- Taking Urban Greening to a Higher Level.- MPKL’s Investigation.- Punggol Waterway Terraces.- Green Architecture: Landscape Topology and Context.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Office Buildings: Health, Safety and Environment
Book SynopsisThis book brings together concepts from the building, environmental, behavioural and health sciences to provide an interdisciplinary understanding of office and workplace design. Today, with changes in the world of work and the relentless surge in technology, offices have emerged as the repositories of organizational symbolism, denoted by the spatial design of offices, physical settings and the built environment (architecture, urban locale). Drawing on Euclidian geometry that quantifies space as the distance between two or more points, a body of knowledge on office buildings, the concept of office and office space, and the interrelationships of spatial and behavioural attributes in office design are elucidated. Building and office work-related illnesses, namely sick building syndrome and ailments arising from the indoor environment, and the menace of musculoskeletal disorders are the alarming manifestations that critically affect employee satisfaction, morale and work outcomes. With a focus on office ergonomics, the book brings the discussion on the fundamentals of work design, with emphasis on computer workstation users. Strategic guidance of lighting systems and visual performance in workplaces are directed for better application of ergonomics and improvement in office indoor environment. It discusses the profiles of bioclimatic, indoor air quality, ventilation intervention, lighting and acoustic characteristics in office buildings. Emphasis has been given to the energy performance of buildings, and contemporary perspectives of building sustainability, such as green office building assessment schemes, and national and international building-related standards and codes. Intended for students and professionals from ergonomics, architecture, interior design, as well as construction engineers, health care professionals, and office planners, the book brings a unified overview of the health, safety and environment issues associated with the design of office buildings.Table of ContentsConcept of Office and Office Space.- Spatial and Behavioural Attributes in Office Design.- Sick Building Syndrome and Other Building Related Illnesses.- Musculoskeletal Disorders: Office Menace.- Fundamentals of Office Ergonomics.- Ergonomics of Computer Workstation.- Strategic Office Lighting.- Visual Performance in Office.- Bioclimatic Approach: Thermal environment.- Characteristics of Indoor Environmental Quality.- Assessing IEQ Performance in Buildings.- Ventilation in Office Buildings.- Lighting Systems.- Energy Performance in Buildings: Standards and Codes.- Green Building and Assessment Systems.- Building Sustainability: Credit Rating Criteria.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Dense and Green Building Typologies: Design
Book SynopsisIn this book, leading architects and landscape architects provide their perspectives on the design of dense and green building types in high-density urban contexts that can support higher population densities, higher standards of environmental sustainability and enhanced liveability in future cities.Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 Dense and green: definitions CHAPTER 2 The evolution of dense and green in Singapore CHAPTER 3 Dense and green policies URA Landscape Replacement Area (LRA) NParks LEAF BCA Green Mark CHAPTER 4 Dense and green planning processes CHAPTER 5 Dense and green design processes CHAPTER 6 Dense and green buildings CHAPTER 7 Types of greenery CHAPTER 8 Technical aspects and maintenance CHAPTER 9 Dense and green challenges CHAPTER 10 Dense and green benefits Environmental parameters Thermal comfort Solar shading Daylight glare control Mitigation of urban heat island effects Air particles Air pollutants Noise pollution Biodiversity CHAPTER 11 Integration of dense and green within other land uses Hotels Hospitals Office buildings Public housing Private housing Institutional buildings Retail buildings CHAPTER 12 Dense and green post-occupancy studies CHAPTER 13 Dense and green impact on neighbourhoods and parks CHAPTER 14 Dense and green impact on biodiversity CHAPTER 15 Dense and green impact on urban density CHAPTER 16 The future of dense and green
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Bio-based Building Skin
Book SynopsisThis book provides a compendium of material properties, demonstrates several successful examples of bio-based materials’ application in building facades, and offers ideas for new designs and novel solutions. It features a state-of-the-art review, addresses the latest trends in material selection, assembling systems, and innovative functions of facades in detail. Selected case studies on buildings from diverse locations are subsequently presented to demonstrate the successful implementation of various biomaterial solutions, which defines unique architectural styles and building functions. The structures, morphologies and aesthetic impressions related to bio-based building facades are discussed from the perspective of art and innovation; essential factors influencing the performance of materials with respect to functionality and safety are also presented. Special emphasis is placed on assessing the performance of a given facade throughout the service life of a building, and after its end. The book not only provides an excellent source of technical and scientific information, but also contributes to public awareness by demonstrating the benefits to be gained from the proper use of bio-based materials in facades. As such, it will appeal to a broad audience including architects, engineers, designers and building contractors.Table of Contents
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials
Book SynopsisThis book comprises select papers presented at the International Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE 2018). The topics covered include the utilization of industrial by-products as construction materials, sustainable and green materials in construction applications, and latest measures adopted for stabilization techniques. The book also discusses recent advances and techniques related to geotechnical and concrete domain that can be used as a reference guide for various researchers and practitioners around the globe.Table of Contents1. Foreword.- 2. Industrial by-products as Construction Materials.- 3. Sustainable and Green Materials in Construction.- 4. Advancement in Geotechnical Engineering.- 5. Stabilization techniques.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Design of Underground Structures
Book SynopsisThis book provides a general review of the literature on underground structures, combined with new specifications, engineering case studies, and numerical simulations based on the authors’ research. It focuses on the basic concepts, theories, and methods of the design of underground structures. After an introduction, it covers various topics, such as elastic foundation beam theory and numerical analysis methods for underground structures, as well as the design of shallow underground structures, diaphragm wall structures, shield tunnel structures, caisson structures, immersed tube structures, and integral tunnel structures. It also includes tables for calculating elastic foundation beam. This book is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students majoring in urban underground space engineering, building engineering, highway engineering, railway engineering, bridge and tunnel engineering, water conservancy and hydropower engineering.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Elastic foundation beam theory.- Design of shallowly embedded structure.- Design of underground diaphragm wall.- Design of open caisson structure.- Design of immersed tube.- Design of subway shield tunnel.- Design of by-pass of shield tunnel by artificial freezing method.- Design of integral tunnel structure.- Numerical analysis method for underground structures.
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